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Dörner Family History

Dörner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Derner, Dorner, Durner, Darner, Berner, Turner, Garner, Dormer

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Where is the Dörner family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dörner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dörner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Labourer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dörner. 50% of Dörner men worked as a Timber Labourer (heavy Worker) and 94% of Dörner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dörner were Butcher (owner) and Domestic Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Timber Labourer (heavy Worker)
    50%
  • Butcher (owner)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Helper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dörner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dörner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dörner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dörner. For the veterans among your Dörner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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